Pam’s Favorite Resources & Tools

Godaddy – Make sure your register your name even if you have a company name. People often look you up online via your name. So, register your domain name (website address) and get branded. I use Godaddy to register by LeadPages too and forward my other domains.

LeadPagesThe #1 Landing page builder. Without a doubt, LeadPages is the best way to quickly create beautiful landing pages. LeadPages has more than just landing pages – they offer a variety of lead generation tools that look and function beautifully and have helped me to increase my subscriber base and lead volume. Leadpages generates leads and sales for your business on the web, in emails, via text messaging, and on social media. Meet the powerful tools that make it possible, click and get it!

Google Apps for Work (formerly Google Apps for Business) – Various apps that can be used to organize your business online. The main app to use is the business version of gmail where you can have your own business email address (name@yourdomain.com).

WordPress.org – The platform to use to create your blogsite. Make sure to use the self-hosted version (meaning you host the platform within your own web hosting account).

Genesis – This is a reliable and widely used WordPress theme framework. You can purchase a pre-made child theme design to work with the framework, or you can hire a Genesis theme designer/developer to create one for you (most wordpress website designers are familiar with Genesis because it’s one of the most widely used theme framework).

Woothemes – This is a user friendly WordPress theme framework. There are several pre-made theme designs you can choose from.

Aweber – Email marketing is an important facet of any business. AWeber is a leading email marketing program that allows users to create successful campaigns and provides numerous templates to match any branding style. Grow your list with email marketing from AWeber. Try it free for 30 days. Monthly plans start at $19/mo.

ActiveCampaign – I use this one too. It’s a bit more robust than Aweber but very CRM oriented.Feature rich autoresponder system/email list management software.

Hootsuite – Social media management software (you can manage all of your social media accounts in one place)

Bit.ly – url shorteninig service, when you have a long domain name, this will shorten it for you and keep track of your “clicks” too.

Shopify – Want to sell T shirts online? Or a workbook? No problem! This is the best tool in the world when you want to sell products on line. Your brand, your way using the best eCommerce platform. No technical skills needed. Whether you sell online, on social media, in store, or out of the trunk of your car, Shopify has you covered. It’s turn key!

Inoreader – RSS feed reader (you can subscribe to multiple blogs and read the posts from within one account).

Google Alerts – Everyone should have this. I teach all my students to do an alert on their industry’s key words and their name. Receive email notifications when content is published online that relates to the keywords you want to monitor. This app is within your Google Apps account.

Twilert – Receive notifications when tweets are posted that are related to the keywords you want to monitor.

BlogTalkRadio – An easy and quick way to create a podcast or live broadcast. This service includes features that allow you to interact with your audience and syndicate your show to podcast directors (i.e. iTunes). I’ve used this for years – and I’ve interviewed Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, and Rev. Run using this tool.

Spreaker – Similar to BlogTalkRadio. It’s an easy way to create a podcast or live broadcast, and it has features that allow you to interact with your audience – including mobile apps. Integrates with iTunes and Zune.

Eventbrite – I love Eventbrite! Great for promoting free or paid events! OMG! It connects to your Facebook and you can send out emails to your list via Mailchimp too.Easy way to post information online about your event and collect money from people who want to purchase tickets

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